[REAL VERSION] London 2012

REAL VERSION

Full coverage on NBC through August 12

London 2012: Opening Ceremony Extravaganza

The London 2012 Olympics greeted the world with a spectacular celebration that featured a Beatle, the Queen, Mr. Bean and a colorful celebration of UK life. Click to see great photos of the opening ceremony.

Image 1 of 95 AP
    • open-london add-P7.jpg
    • paul-mc.jpg
    • queen-olympics.jpg
    • mr-bean.jpg
    • opening-ceremony-rings.jpg
    • parachuters.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P16.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P30.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P28.jpg
    • open-london add-P3.jpg
    • open-london add-P6.jpg
    • open-london add-P4.jpg
    • fireworks-london.jpg
    • open-london add-P1.jpg
    • torch-bearers1.jpg
    • american-teammates.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P17.jpg
    • open-london add-P2.jpg
    • open-london add-P5.jpg
    • cauldron.jpg
    • VAl-photo-P4.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P29.jpg
    • oh-canada.jpg
    • australian-men.jpg
    • usain-bolt-jamaica.jpg
    • argentina.jpg
    • yellow-dancers.jpg
    • VAl-photo-P5.JPG
    • bowie-fans.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P11.jpg
    • voldemort.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P23.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P24.jpg
    • athlete-flag.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P22.jpg
    • gosh.jpg
    • industry.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P13.jpg
    • climbers.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P14.jpg
    • hill-ceremony.jpg
    • opening-ceremony-actors.jpg
    • smoke-pillars.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P15.jpg
    • olympic-sheep.jpg
    • MQNbeach-ball.jpg
    • MQN-counryside3.jpg
    • MQN-mill.jpg
    • MQN-counryside4.jpg
    • MQN-counryside1.jpg
    • MQNopening-ceremony-stadium21.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P7.jpg
    • VAl-photo-P1.jpg
    • cloud-bell.jpg
    • MQN-jets-flying2.jpg
    • MQN-jets-flying3.jpg
    • olympic-ceremony-queen.jpg
    • open-london add-P2.jpg
    • VAl-photo-P2.JPG
    • opening-ceremony-tony-blair.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P5.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P9.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P8.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P1.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P3.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P6.jpg
    • MQNcrowd-ceremony.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P19.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P2.jpg
    • MQNfan-with-flag.jpg
    • torch-bearers.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P1.jpg
    • olympic-opening-P4.jpg
    • torch-fire.jpg
    • dancers-shadows.jpg
    • cleaning-chairs.jpg
    • red-posters.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P5.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P18.jpg
    • London-Olympics-Opening-Ceremony.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P21.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P20.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P15.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P14.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P13.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P12.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P10.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P9.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P8.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P7.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P6.jpg
    • P1000300.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P3.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P2.jpg
    • OLY-staff-pix-P4.jpg
Replay Slideshow

London 2012: Opening Ceremony Extravaganza

Dramatic photos of Oscar-winning English director Danny Boyle's extravaganza, a celebration he called "as unpredictable and inventive as the British people." Click to see amazing photos from the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Please wait. Your gallery will be ready in 5 seconds.

Leave Comments
Don't Miss

local

May 19, 2013

Boyfriend Charged With ECSU Student's Murder

Human remains found in a wooded area in Trumbull yesterday have been identified...

local

May 19, 2013

Dept. of Transportation Completes Construction Ahead of Time

Construction has been completed on I-95 and I-91 North in the Bridgeport...

local

5 hours ago

Limited Monday Train Service Between New York, New Haven

Train service from New York to New Haven will be limited for days as...

local

3 hours ago

Preston 1st Selectman Recovering from Downed Tree

Preston 1st Selectman Recovering from Downed Tree